Q: We want to put down weed barrier in our landscape, but we just heard it is not the best idea. Can you explain why and tell us what does work?A: The great debate! I’ll just say it up front, I am not a fan of using the black landscape fabric, with a few possible exceptions. There are several

It was an interesting week for planetary and Earth science as an international team of researchers discovered that intensive agricultural practices in North America over the past century have turned a wild plant into a pervasive weed. They found that the common waterhemp's unique genetic makeup made

There are several standard U.S. Air Force uniforms, just like other DoD branches. But before we get into specifics, let’s talk about the Air Force uniform history.When the Air Force became its own branch of the DoD, it quickly realized it needed its own look. They had to have their own USAF unifor

Accompanied by opener Shakey Graves, The Head and The Heart stopped in Madison Oct. 3 for a two-day show to share their new album, Every Shade of Blue. For years, The Head and The Heart ruled the radio with hits like “Rivers and Roads,” “All We Ever Knew,” and “Missed Connection.” This w

News and blog on new sports logos and uniforms, rumours, concepts, and history in baseball, basketball, hockey, football, soccer and NCAA at Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page SportsLogos.NetThe most wonderful time of the year is upon us once again, as the college football bowl season kicks off

Las Positas College's newly constructed horticulture facility and the soon-to-be-completed viticulture building are some examples of how district officials said the college is teaching sustainability while also looking at the Tri-Valley's agricultural history."You need knowledgeable people in the wo

A Saudi Arabian startup has developed a modular solar panel for agrivoltaic applications. It is specifically designed for locations with high solar radiation levels and protects plants and crops from excess sunlight.Mirai Solar, a spinoff of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and T

Valerian is a good ground cover for the Yakima heat.Cerastium is a good ground cover for the Yakima heat.Valerian is a good ground cover for the Yakima heat.Cerastium is a good ground cover for the Yakima heat.Is this the new normal?We hear that question often these days by some who just do not like

The Mandalorian's protagonist walks a fine line between good and evil. Sooner or later, however, everyone in the Star Wars universe chooses sides.The Star Wars universe doesn't normally deal in moral gray areas. Even nuanced efforts like Andor draw a reasonably firm line between heroes and villa

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